K-ollab Weekly Music Chart - Week 62 - TOP 10
YEET. Okay so um. Y’all are probably tired of my long intros. I’ll keep this short. Actually, everything will be short, because I only got 6 entries and I’m sleepy, so I’ll probably nap after this. TLDR; I’m Emma Cathy/EMC, I loved all the entries from this week and hope that you guys will keep submitting more in the future, yadda yadda yadda. You know the drill. Here’s our top 6 :D 6 - Navillera (GFRIEND) - Christina, Yurain, Hwana, Anais, Nyon, Addie [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCu3qitIY_U] This collab was honestly a bit over the place. All of you suited the roles to a certain extent, but there was a definite distinction between quality. The difference in experience was a bit apparent between the more veteran singers and the lesser known ones. It made this cover a bit hard to listen to, but I really do appreciate all the effort that went into it. Overall, not a bad cover, but there are definitely some things that need to be worked on. (I apologize if this was blunt; I tried wording this differently a bunch, but couldn’t find ways to do it without getting my point across-) 5 - Russian Roulette (Red Velvet) - Dayah & Eva [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWoPomhnHXE] YEET IT’S AN ACAPELLA COVER. Fun fact, I’m obsessed with anything truly acapella, so I commend you for arranging this. With that being said, I’m gonna be a lil bit harsher with this since I’m experienced with this style lol. A lot of your chords were off, especially during Yeri/Irene’s part of the verse (note; there are usually no dissonant or inverted chords in mainstream k-pop songs) which takes a bit from the impact. I also would’ve loved if your la-la-la’s at the end were a bit fuller; there are elements from the original song that you could’ve brought in that would’ve helped there. Otherwise, this was a really great arrangement! If you polished your technique (and got a better mic ; o ;) I could see you easily becoming a stand out in the community, so keep up the great work! 4 - BOOMBAYAH (BLACKPINK) - GROUP A [Farrah, Cheonrin, Miyu, Mei] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz1sqOeKkZA&feature=youtu.be] This was a pretty bomb rendition of Boombayah! I’ll admit, I’m starting to get a bit sick of hearing so many covers of em, but this is a solid cover and I’d definitely listen to it again. I think my biggest con about this cover would have to be the mixing; the blending and everything was fine, but I wish a bit of panning was utilized to help it sound fuller, especially during the alls. Also, there were a few pronunciation issues in some parts, but it wasn’t a big deal. Otherwise, this was a pretty damn good cast - I love it! 3- A-ing! (Oh My Girl) - Zoe [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3NidQ0YwC8&feature=youtu.be] YEET IT’S ANOTHER ACAPELLA COVER I HONESTLY LOVE THIS WEEK FAKSFJSLDFJS. Okay, same disclaimer as before, but not as many comments because you honestly nailed every aspect I’d look for in an acapella cover. All the chords were well-structured, especially since you didn’t necessarily follow the original instrumental. I also didn’t detect anything really out of tune either. Great use with the dynamics as well! My only comment is about the mixing; it could’ve been blended a teeeeeeeny bit better, and also panned. Note when it comes to balancing acapella; don’t have the highest parts be the loudest. By having the lower parts louder, it’ll naturally sound a bit fuller (: amazing job, Zoe!! 2 - Windy Day (Oh My Girl) - May, Ahra, Aly, Hari, Mimi, Asa, Miyu, Sam [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu1k2Pd784w] You honestly have a true talent for casting, Sam, I swear to God. Once again, I’m floored at how well everyone suited their parts. I was actually the most impressed with how the harmonies flowed so well with each other, though. They were smooth and basically seamless, which I absolutely loved. May, you absolutely KILLED those high notes! I’d suggest to Asa that she watch the pointedness of her tone at times; it sounded a bit too aggressive for this delicate of a song at times, otherwise you were great.. Yeah, I’d agree that this isn’t your best mix, but I trust that you already know how to fix that considering how good of a mixer you are lol. Okay, I think I’m starting to ramble now...so that’s the end of that one lmao. 1 - Queen (HISTORY) - Hyunjae, Janey, Picee, Farrah, Veri, Snowy [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsmDl2sgFZQ] I’m not going to attempt to call out specific members since I don’t know all the dudes of HISTORY like that lmao. IDK who Picee is, but since I recognize everyone else, I’m gonna conclude this was the lowest voice - well either way YOU KILLED IT. You just gained a subscriber. Also, that rap? I have a feeling that was Veri. SHE ALSO KILLED IT HONESTLY SCALP ME. Farrah had a perfffffffeeccttttt amount of sass for this song, and I honestly think she did her lines better than the original-- Janey, you’re perfect. You already know that though. Keep doing you. Snowy, your voice was a nice compliment too haha. My only personal problem with this collab were Hyunjae’s lines, for one reason; girl, I really wish you wouldn’t process your lines before you sent them in ;-; I’ve heard your raw voice before, and it’s flawless as is, but because you edited them beforehand, they kinda stuck out of the overall mixing and didn’t blend as well ;-; otherwise, you nailed everything; I just feel the mix could’ve flowed just that much better without the extra effects added beforehand ; v ; anyway, this was an amazing cover, and definitely earned first in my eyes! Great job <3
